The legendary Austin band, Monte Warden & The Wagoneers, hit the Odeon stage on Oct. 14, for what promises to be a rollicking evening of entertainment. The Wagoneers came out of Austin, TX, during the 1980s with a sound that quickly attracted a following among traditionalists as well as the rockabilly crowd. Opening the floodgates for what was to be known as 'alternative country' and throwing a fist in the face of Nashville's manufactured hat-act syndrome, the Wagoneers created a very loud buzz. A successful first release on Herb Alpert's A&M Records, Stout & High, made a big (and in time, historic) splash, and the Wagoneers soon followed up with a second CD. Upon induction into The Texas Music Hall of Fame, the band reunited in 2012.
The Wagoneers are fronted by multi-platinum songwriter Monte Warden on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, with Brent Wilson is on lead guitar and signature harmony vocals that have come to epitomize the Wagoneers’ sound. Monte last performed at the Odeon in 2022 with his group The Dangerous Few. He is a rare two-time member of The Texas Music Hall of Fame, both as a solo artist and as a member of The Wagoneers. Rounding out the quartet is the crack rhythm section - veteran bassist Brad Fordham and acclaimed drummer and producer Mas Palermo.
Chet Flippo (Rolling Stone) called The Wagoneers, "The Greatest Honky Tonk band that ever was." Margaret Moser (Austin Chronicle) said they are, "The Fathers of Alt-Country and Americana." Bob Oermann (Music Row Magazine) referred to them as, "The band that started the modern Texas Music scene." Mario Tarradell (Dallas Morning News) calls them, "A mythic and legendary band." Since reuniting, The Wagoneers have recorded an album with Grammy-winning producer Mark Bright at the helm and also are honored to have a Sunday residency at Austin’s legendary Continental Club.
Tickets are $35 per person if purchased in advance and $40 at the door (cash only at the door). Tickets may be purchased below with a credit card or Paypal. Please note, tickets are NOT issued. Your receipt is your ticket. Please print and bring with you or be able show receipt on your phone. Your name will appear on the WILL CALL list at the door.
NEW: Students 18 and under $10 at the door, if seats are available
For additional concert information and questions regarding reservations, email concerts@TheOdeonTheater.com.
Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle from Murphy Creek Cellars.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.